Poor Ted! I didn't realise he was at the back of the cupboard with only one eye! I do feel a bit bad about that.
I found poor Ted today as I was doing a spring clean in summer! I made Ted when my son was a young baby, probably about 9 months old - he is now 21. As he was an amazing sleeper during the day (and night), I sewed, cross-stitched, and completed tapestries.
I attended classes and learnt how to do heirloom crazy patchwork and to make a jointed teddy bear.
Here is Ted bit by bit...
He has a bit of a tight lipped look about him as though he is cross! Do you think...? I am sure he moved in this photo!
I can't believe I embroidered on the carnation to highlight the colours. Gee, my boy must have been a great sleeper!
Notice the vintage cameo? My grandfather bought it back from Croatia in the very early 60's for my mother. Ted is covered in lace from my Mums wedding dress, buttons from my Dad's old pyjamas, beads from my Nanna, all sorts really.
Then I got the urge and made some crazy patchwork hearts today with a little embroidery.
Poor Ted! I will have to find an eye for him and fix him up. He is going on the top shelf from now on.
21 comments:
He is beautiful , im glad you got him out of the cupboard , he deserves to be on display! Love your patchwork hearts x
Hi Pam,
What a beautiful teddy bear...and all those little touches to make it so special. I love your blog! You take fantastic photos! I'm drooling looking at everything.
Hugs, Sandy
Oh I bet Ted is happy now....he is so adorable....love the hearts too....
Have a Blessed day...
Tonja
what a beautiful creation. the detail is just amazing. what a beautiful idea to gather all sorts from family members. such a treasure.
HI Pam, What a lovely teddy made with love and memories.. Wow your son must have adored him.. Beautiful work. Carla
Happy New Year dear Pam!!
I love your 'new look' blog WOW!!!
Mr Ted is such a fine bear and I'm sure he will be fine after a wee patch-up and some TLC!!!
Wishing you, your husband and all your precious family Gods blessings for this new year.
Hugs
Shane x
ps gorgeous hearts too you clever lady!!!
Ted's gorgeous, love all the patchwork! I've given you an award, go to my blog to see! :) x
I think he is beautiful...I would never have the patience to make anything like that!!
Have a lovely week ;-) x
Wonderful memories with Ted. An amazing creation and family heirloom :)
He is a darling little creation, Pam. And so are the cute hearts! It seems I had more time for projects when my children were young...maybe I just had more energy or organizational skills!
Have a great day!
XO,
Jane
How wonderful is Teddy with all his special memories? I think he deserves another eye a-n-d to sit somewhere like a King. He does look a bit cross like he was been squeezed a bit too much. Sort of 'we are not amused' look really...
Isn't he gorgeous, very special. I love te carnation - you are a very good embroiderer! Yes, he does look very croos in that photo - how funny!
Oh my! We are kindred spirits. I also do crazy quilt stitching. Have loved it for years. That's what all the beads were for. And I've had it in my head for weeks to make some hearts for Valentine's Day! Your Ted is beautiful, and still looks brand new.
Brenda
Ted is priceless! Such a special bear. So much work has gone into creating him. You've done a fabulous job! Thanks for showing him to us Pam.
You're part of the Croatian gene pool? So is my hubby. He's Croatian. Well most of him is. A little bit of Russian thrown in for good measure. I would love to visit Croatia one day...
Those hearts are adorable too!
xx
Hi pam
You are so clever. My fine motor skills were never geared for this kinda craft...lucky for us we have people like you around.
Did you have any of your rose soap? My family are a bit on the nose...we ran out prior to christmas...hubby loves it as well. Talk soon x
Morning Pa, Ted is adorable. I love the colours and the precious family treasure that adorn him. Tamara x
Thanks for sharing this Pam along with your incredible stitching skills!! What a great keepsake.
Angex
Hi Pam, poor Ted, he is so super sweet. Happy New Year to you.
Hi Pam, isn't it funny getting out something like your ted & revisiting a time in your life in full colour & meaning & thinking ooh I did this!..wonderful. What a delightful way to patchwork the keepsakes together rather than just a quilt. Lovely! Much love Catherine x
Every inch of that bear is beautiful ... you know I didn't even notice he had one eye! I think he's delightful ... no wonder he has pursed lips ... locked in the cupboard for so long!
Pam, you have a wonderful talent!
O Pam i am in love with Ted he is adorable and what a beautiful story and so many memories in the making of him and the personnal items of your family that went onto the making of him also you are so very clever. He has to be put on your shelf to see everybody and bring you a smile every day. Dee ;-) x
Post a Comment